Which Ply Should you Use for Which Areas of the House?

Since its inception, plywood as a building material has become
ubiquitous in Indian homes. With its
versatility, it can be applied to make furniture, cabinets, wall panelling and
more. It owes its popularity to the fact that it can be used in both exterior
and interior areas of a house.
When
you are building yourself a home with the best interiors or simply renovating
it to suit your changing sensibilities, it will bode well for you in the future
to choose the correct plywood for specific areas of the house. It’ll help you
save on future repairs, proving to be a wise investment[1] .
Keep reading to know which grade of plywood should be used in which area of the
house.
1. For
the living room
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The living room is often the center of the
house where every family member sits down to spend quality time with each
other. It should have a welcoming vibe, decorated with strong furniture and
decoration pieces. The best suitable plywood for this area would be Moisture
Resistant or MR grade plywood. Also known as commercial grade plywood, it is
well-known as a favourite of designers due to its strength and cost-effective
nature. It is resistant to water though not completely waterproof, which
explains the reason for its affordability. It is perfect for sofas, cabinets,
small tables and other furniture pieces that you require in the area.
Ply
recommended:
a) CenturyPly WIN MR - CenturyPly WIN MR is made from imported seasoned
hardwood and bonded with urea melamine formaldehyde under computer controlled
temperature so that they offer advantages almost at par with BWR grade wood
panels, but at a much lesser cost.
b) CenturyPly Club Prime - If you want to upgrade to a grade of plywood with
more strength and all around protection from moisture, you can choose Boiling
Waterproof or BWP grade plywood. Made with the
revolutionary GLP technology, CenturyPly BWP grade plywood is completely
waterproof and borer and termite proof to give you the peace of mind you
deserve.
2. For
the kitchen

The kitchen is the part of the house where
most of the hustle-bustle takes place on an everyday-basis. The presence of
food items, wooden cabinets, plastic bottles and other flammable material in
the area makes it highly prone to fire-hazards. The most suitable plywood for a
kitchen is specialty plywood with high fire-retardant properties. This ensures
that you and your loved ones are always protected from unforeseen disasters.
Ply
recommended:
CenturyPly Firewall - It is made with nano
engineered particles for high resistance to fires. Made with special GLP that
makes it borer and termite proof, this plywood will safeguard your kitchen area
and your family from any fire disasters.
3. For
the bedroom

One room in the house that is arguably the
most important is the bedroom. Afterall, this is the area where you unwind
after a long day at work or simply retire to rest for the day.The bedroom
becomes a part of your identity and should be decorated with design elements
that reflect your personality to the ‘T’ while at the same time, offers you a
sense of security, peace and luxury. Use the best quality plywood for every
furniture piece that will go in your bedroom. Boiling Waterproof or BWP grade
plywood is recommended.
Ply
recommendation:
a) CenturyPly Architect Ply - Architect Ply is
a premium product from the house of CenturyPly. It is made from exclusive
hardwood species bonded with BWP grade synthetic resin. This, clubbed with the
revolutionary GLP technology, makes it 100% borer and termite proof. It also
undergoes pre-pressing that ensures homogeneous spread of moisture and
adhesive, thus making it warp free. Besides having a higher face thickness and
no core gaps, this products comes with a lifetime warranty.
b)
CenturyPly Club Prime
4. For
the bathroom

Boiling Waterproof or BWP grade plywood should
be used in areas that experience high
exposure to moisture and water for prolonged durations. This plywood,
especially suitable for areas such as bathrooms, are prone from water damage
and provide long lasting durability.
Ply
recommendation: CenturyPly Club Prime
Now that you know which variant of plywood is apt for
which area of the house, share this article with your friends and help them
build the house of their dreams with the right type of plywood
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